Touch ‘n Go RFID – selected fitment centres now open
Touch 'n Go has announced through its Facebook page that selected RFID fitment centres have been reopened from May 13, following their closure on March 18 in line with the movement control …
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Proton X70 N95 cabin filter to feature in other models?
Earlier this week, Proton had revealed that its X70 SUV is to be updated with an N95 cabin filter which will provide better air filtration compared to the existing dust and pollen …
Tesla applies to generate electricity in Great Britain
American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has submitted an application to become an electricity generator in Great Britain, documents from energy regulator Ofgem has shown. This is "for the purpose of giving a …
Audi A8 won’t bring Traffic Jam Pilot this generation, automaker to focus on improving Level 2 self-driving
Audi has called off plans to introduce its Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities in the A8 flagship sedan, a company executive has told Automotive News Europe. Traffic Jam Pilot was initially slated …
Geely to set up satellite network for self-driving cars, AI platform for ride-sharing, traffic management
Geely has announced that subsidiary of the Geely Technology Group, Geespace has produced its first two satellites that will undergo final validation testing in June, before they are transported to the Jiuquan …
Electric vehicle popularity could lead to resource drain, toxic waste; deep sea mining as alternative
Fully electric vehicles are well-known for their zero tailpipe emissions, though their green credentials have been questioned for the environmental friendliness of the processes in harvesting raw materials for the vehicles' batteries. …
Aiways autonomous EV charging robot patent granted
Imagine a future where the fuel pump (or a charging point) comes to you, rather than you going to it. That's what Aiways CARL, an autonomous robot for charging electric vehicles, is …
Mazda’s patent filing hints at rotary engine propulsion; in-wheel electric motor, capacitor-based hybrid system
In a new patent filing made in Japan, Mazda appears to be developing revolutionary in-wheel electric motors powered by a capacitor for use in future vehicles. The patent appears to be an …
Honda recycles old hybrid car batteries for second life
Honda Motor Europe has announced the expansion of its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux), in which the latter will collect and recycle lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride …
Porsche 911 Turbo S – active aero technology detailed
Porsche has released additional details about its latest 911 Turbo S, this time paying particular emphasis on the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) technology. PAA first debuted in the 2014 911 Turbo, and …
Maybank Sama-Sama Lokal for local hawkers during MCO – delivery charges covered for selected vendors
As the country is approaching four weeks of the movement control order (MCO), Malaysians are - or at least, should be - getting used to the new norm of severely restricted travels, …
Synthetic fuel a possible alternative to EVs – McLaren
McLaren has revealed that it will proceed with the creation of a development vehicle that runs on synthetic fuel, serving as proof that the technology is a valid alternative to battery-electric vehicles. …
Grab to set up e-Bazar Ramadan with Selangor and KL
The Selangor state government will set up a Ramadan e-bazaar this year in light of enforced social distancing, Selangor chief minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said in a tweet today. Grab replied …
Goodyear connected tyres concept – 30% shorter stopping distance with tyre-to-vehicle communication
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has been running road tests and other field trials for its tyres embedded with sensors, which transmit information regarding the tyres' characteristics, the company said. This is particularly important …
Mercedes-Benz evaluating organic batteries for road car use; production ‘at least 15 years away’ – report
Mercedes-Benz is researching organic batteries that are more environmentally friendly for use in future road cars, however the technology is at least 15 years away from production, reports Autocar. Previewed on the …
PSA Group, Valeo aiding France ventilator production
French automaker PSA and automotive supplier Valeo are contributing volunteer workers, factory space and technical knowhow to France's increase in production of ventilators for coronavirus patients. Spearheaded by ventilator manufacturer Air Liquide …
Covid-19: UK-based F1 teams aiding respiratory device production; Mercedes design approved for NHS use
A collective of seven Formula 1 teams based in the United Kingdom and their respective technology divisions working towards the manufacture and delivery of respiratory devices required in the treatment of Covid-19 …
BYD introduces new, safety-oriented Blade EV battery
BYD has officially introduced its new Blade battery pack, which it claims will mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles. The pack will first be used in the company’s upcoming Han …
Honda replaced touchscreen HVAC controls with conventional dials ‘to minimise disruption’ – report
2020 Honda Jazz air-conditioning controls The more eagle-eyed may have noticed that the 2020 Honda Jazz that went on sale in Japan in February featured air-conditioning control which reverted to a conventional …
Ford working with 3M, GE Healthcare to speed up production of respirators, ventilators for Covid-19
Ford is working with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare to manufacture urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for first responders and health care workers, the American automaker has said. The Blue …
